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Everything you need to know about Kurnool-fort: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Kurnool-fort: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Prisoner dies in Andhra jail

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS) A 50-year-old undertrial prisoner in a jail in Andhra Pradesh died of cardiac arrest Thursday, police said.

Do-or-die for India women against Chinese Taipei

May 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Ramallah, May 22 (IANS) It will be a do-or-die match for Indian women's football team when they face Chinese Taipei in their next group D match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup (qualifiers) here Wednesday.

Kitesurfing to be unveiled in India

May 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) An exciting pulse-racing event, kitesurfing, awaits adventure lovers in the costal district of Raigad next weekend.

'School chalo' campaign kick starts at Red fort in capital

April 25, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Hundreds of children chanting slogans and holding placards highlighted the need for education and the right of every child to get quality education.

I-League: Pune FC focus on points ahead of Air India game

April 19, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Pune, April 19 (IANS) Pune FC believe there still remains a chance to push up further in the I-League table. And hence, on the eve of their Round 25 away game against Air-India, talk revolved on staying positive and achieving maximum at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here Saturday.

Andhra seeks Rs.1,904 crore drought relief

April 15, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Hyderabad, April 15 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has sought financial assistance of Rs.1,904 crore towards drought relief, officials said Monday.

Lara, Chitrangada, Yami make splash at IIJW

April 13, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood beauties Lara Dutta, Chitrangada Singh and Yami Gautam added their spark and glamour at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). They walked the ramp here as showstoppers for different brands.

Pro-Telangana activists halt traffic on Hyderabad-Bangalore highway

March 21, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Hyderabad, March 21 (IANS) Traffic on Hyderabad-Bangalore national highway was thrown out of gear Thursday as, defying ban orders, pro-Telangana supporters came out on the road at several places in Mahabubnagar district to enforce a 24-hour-long blockade to demand a separate Telengana.

Opposition alleges injustice to Andhra, railway minister denies

February 26, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Minister of State for Railways K. Surya Prakash Reddy Tuesday said that justice has been done to Andhra Pradesh in the railway budget but the opposition parties alleged that a raw deal is meted out to the state once again.

Central Asian women bards sing about life and morals at Sufi fest

February 23, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Jodhpur, Feb 23 (IANS) Music lovers at the sixth edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) were welcomed with a melodious performance of traditional, philosophical Central Asian music by bardic divas from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Andhra-Telangana, a divide deep and complete

January 31, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 31 (IANS) For 56 years they have lived in the same state and spoken the same language. But this linguistic affinity may not keep them together for long.

Hindu religious leader jailed for hate speech

January 14, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Hindu religious leader Swami Kamlananda Bharati was Monday sent to jail for allegedly making a hate speech and promoting enmity on grounds of religion and race.

Fasting protestor at Jantar Mantar hospitalised

January 6, 2013 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) One of the two men on hunger strike demanding death for the culprits in the Delhi gang-rape case here had to hospitalised Sunday due to failing health, his brother said.

Six aircraft, a chopper gutted in fire at Hyderabad airport

December 18, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Six Cessna aircraft and a helicopter which flies the Andhra Pradesh chief minister were gutted in a major fire at old Hyderabad airport late Monday night, officials said.

Five aircraft, a chopper gutted in Hyderabad airport fire

December 18, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Five aircraft and a helicopter, which flies the Andhra Pradesh chief minister, were gutted in a major fire at old Hyderabad airport late Monday night, officials said Tuesday.

Man shoots three dead during clashes

December 17, 2012 at 11:02 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 17 (IANS) Three people were killed and six injured when a man opened fire during a clash between two groups in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, police said Monday.

All women's prison in Goa soon

December 6, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Panaji, Dec 6 (IANS) Goa will soon have a prison exclusively for women convicts and undertrials, Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza said Thursday.

Rare pictures of British era to be exhibited

November 30, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 30 (IANS) At least 200 rare pictures and documents pertaining to the British era starting with the first British settlement in Kerala would be on display here for two days starting Saturday.

Feng shui experts predict blue, green and purple as 'lucky colours' for 2013

November 19, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Kuala Lumpur, November 19 (ANI): Choose blue, green and purple outfits next time you go shopping, as Feng shui experts have predicted that these will be the "lucky colours" for the upcoming Year of the Snake.

Super Model Naomi Campbell says bye after celebrating beau's birthday in Jodhpur

November 9, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.9 (ANI): British supermodel Naomi Campbell left India on Thursday after celebrating her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's birthday extravaganza with great fervour in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Naomi Campbell celebrates beau's birthday extravaganza in Jodhpur

November 8, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.8 (ANI): British supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's birthday on November 7 in the presence of several Hollywood celebrities in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Naomi Campbell celebrates beau's birthday in Jodhpur with great pomp and show

November 7, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.7 (ANI): British supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's birthday along with Hollywood celebrities on Wednesday in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Kair-sangri, bajra-roti to be served at Campbell's party

November 6, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Jodhpur, Nov 6 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell's international guests will be treated with Rajastahni cuisine - kair-sangri, bajra-roti, dal fry, kadhi, mix vegetable, lal maas, tava roti and much more - when they join her here Tuesday to celebrate her Russian boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's 50th birthday.

Hollywood celebrities arrive in Jodhpur for Naomi Campbell's beau's birthday bash

November 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.6 (ANI): Hollywood celebrities have arrived in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to attend the birthday celebrations of British supermodel Naomi Campbell's Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin.

Duchess of York turns up for Naomi Campbell's Indian b'day bash for beau

November 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM

London, Nov. 6 (ANI): Sarah Ferguson landed in Jodhpur from Delhi amidst tight security, to attend the lavish birthday party being organised by Naomi Campbell for her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin.

Naomi Campbell in Jodhpur

November 5, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Jodhpur, Nov 5 (IANS) About 125 celebrity guests will get the taste of real Rajasthani culture at the majestic Mehrangarh fort here during a three-day function planned by British supermodel Naomi Campbell to celebrate her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's 50th birthday.

Naomi Campbell arrives in Jodhpur to celebrate billionaire boyfriend's birthday

November 5, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Nov.5 (ANI): British supermodel Naomi Campbell has arrived in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to celebrate the birthday of her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin, who turns 50 on November 7.

Andhra now adequately represented: Pallam Raju

October 28, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The reshuffle of the council of ministers has given ample representation to Andhra Pradesh, M. Pallam Raju, who was made the new human resource development minister, said here Sunday.

Andhra Pradesh gets largest share in reshuffle

October 28, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh, a crucial state electorally for the Congress, Sunday got the maximum representation of six in the rejig of the council of ministers, with five new faces and one elevated to the cabinet rank.

British heritage site used to film 'Knight Rider' spoof porn flick

October 13, 2012 at 1:04 PM

London, Oct 13 (ANI): Volunteers and trustees of a beautiful heritage site in England are furious that the spot was rented out as a location for a porn film in a bid to raise funds.

Crisis in TDP over Naidu's letter on Telangana

September 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 27 (IANS) A day after TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the Telangana issue, the party plunged into a crisis with the resignation of a senior leader from Rayalaseema region.

Asian U-16 football: Gritty India hold Sryia

September 25, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Tehran, Sep 25 (IANS) A gritty India held a formidable Syrian side to a goalless draw to bag their first points in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-16 championship here Tuesday.

Andhra pays tributes to YSR on death anniversary

September 2, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 2 (IANS) Rich tributes were paid to late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy on his third death anniversary Sunday.

Why 'hold the fort' 'going Dutch' and 'handicap' can be 'offensive' terms in common parlance

September 1, 2012 at 3:45 PM

London, Sep 1 (ANI): A US official who has penned a column in a monthly US State Department magazine, has warned against the use of the phrase 'hold the fort' among Americans, deeming it to be offensive for the native people in the United States.

Mixed response to shutdown call in Andhra Pradesh

August 31, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The day-long Andhra Pradesh shutdown called by YSR Congress Party Friday to protest the government's failure in solving the unprecedented power crisis evoked a mixed response.

Mamata's bid to create dent in Congress bastion

August 29, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) In a bid to dent Congress bastions in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday held a rally at Baharampur of Murshidabad district and announced several steps for the overall development of the area.

Rare Roman altar found at Maryport dig site

August 13, 2012 at 3:53 PM

London, August 13 (ANI): Archaeologists have discovered an altar at the site of a Roman fort in Cumbria, the first such find in 142 years.

IAS officers urge Andhra CM to act against minister

July 17, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Hyderabad, July 17 (IANS) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers Tuesday urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy to take action against state minister T.G. Venkatesh for his remark that non-performing public servants should be shot dead in public.

Andhra minister's remark angers bureaucrats

July 15, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Hyderabad, July 15 (IANS) Serving and retired bureaucrats in Andhra Pradesh are up in arms against a state minister's reported remark that officials who have no commitment to their work should be shot dead.

Rahul Gandhi is magnet for youth: Veerappa Moily

July 14, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Nagpur, July 14 (ANI): Corporate Affairs Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily has lauded the efforts put in by Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi in organizing the party, saying he is a 'magnet' for the nation's youth.

India, Spain share a laugh over cartoons

June 24, 2012 at 9:47 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) What did the Indian man tell his fat wife clambering up a pole for safety in a Spanish bull ring with the beast charging at her? "Didn't I tell not to wear the red sari?"

Mario Miranda's favourite fort returns to life

June 5, 2012 at 6:40 PM

Panaji, June 5 (IANS) Cartoonist Mario Miranda, who had brought to life the Reis Magos Fort in a sketch, could not live long enough to see his favourite structure restored to its former glory.

Remains of 'lost kingdom' found in Scotland

June 1, 2012 at 5:03 PM

London, June 1 (ANI): Pottery from Africa that was found in a burnt-out fortress in Galloway hints at a 'lost' Dark Ages kingdom that may even have been born out of an alliance between Britons and Picts.

Nine go blind after operation in Andhra

May 27, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 27 (IANS) Nine people lost their sight after undergoing surgery at a private hospital in Ongole town of Andhra Pradesh.

Kings XI outplay Deccan Chargers

May 9, 2012 at 1:18 AM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab outplayed Deccan Chargers to clinch a crucial tie by 25 runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Tuesday night.

More cases registered in Andhra liquor scam

April 17, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Andhra Pradesh has registered six more cases relating to the fraud committed in auction of liquor shops in six districts.

I-League: Prayag United held goalless by Air India

April 11, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Pune, April 11 (IANS) Air India played second fiddle to Prayag United SC but the resolute team spoiled the Kolkata outfit's party after a goalless draw in the football I-League at the Balewadi Sports Complex Stadium here Wednesday.

IPL: Knight Riders trample Royal Challengers

April 10, 2012 at 10:19 PM

Bangalore, April 10 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) tasted their first victory in the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) late Tuesday, trampling Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 42 runs in a tame game at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Muralitharan, Vettori guide Royal Challengers to win over Daredevils (Roundup)

April 7, 2012 at 9:37 PM

Bangalore, April 7 (IANS) South African AB de Villiers and Sri Lanka's legendary spinner Muthiah Muralitharan guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to a victory over Delhi Daredevils by 20 runs in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at a jam-packed Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Royal Challengers beat Daredevils by 20 runs

April 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Bangalore, April 7 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by 20 runs in their first match in the fifth season of Indian Premier League (IPL) at a jam-packed Chinnaswamy stadium here Saturday.

Balochistan asks Pak govt. to transfer Bugti assassination case probe to FIA

March 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Islamabad, Mar 2 (ANI): Balochistan is reported to have asked the federal government to transfer the investigation of Nawab Akbar Bugti's murder to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Balochistan asks Pak govt. to transfer Bugti assassination case probe to FIA

March 2, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Islamabad, Mar 2 (ANI): Balochistan is reported to have asked the federal government to transfer the investigation of Nawab Akbar Bugti's murder to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Pak ISPR calls Osama's Abbotabad hideout 'to be razed' report baseless

January 11, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Islamabad, Jan 11 (ANI): Pakistan's Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has denied a British newspaper report that Osama bin Laden's hideout in Abbottabad will be razed.

Osama's Pakistan hideout to be flattened by rockets, bulldozed in 'big event'

January 10, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Islamabad, Jan 10 (ANI): The house in Pakistan where Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was shot dead by US Navy Seals will be flattened by rocket-propelled grenades and then bulldozed.

Christine Bleakley looking forward to hosting 'Dancing on Ice'

December 10, 2011 at 2:11 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): Christine Bleakley is looking forward to her new role as the host of the show 'Dancing on Ice' and says it's a chance to start the new year on a positive note.

Walkathon organised in Kolkata on eve of World Diabetes Day

November 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Kolkata, Nov. 13 (ANI): Scores of residents came together to take part in a walkathon that was organised here on Sunday on the eve of World Diabetes Day.

APITU chairman Tuglik accuses Gamlin of misusing CM's bungalow

October 5, 2011 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Tribes Union (APITU) Chairman Bamang Tuglik has criticized Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin for misusing the official CM's bungalow.

Andhra health minister does shocking U-turn on Kurnool hospital infant toll

September 3, 2011 at 2:11 PM

Hyderabad/Kurnool, Sep.3 (ANI): After stating that there was no negligence on the part of the Kurnool Government Hospital for the sudden death of 12 infants in less than 48-hours, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Ravindra Reddy on Saturday made a shocking u-turn, when he said that there was a marginal human error and laxity.

Most overused words in office include net-net, touch base, incentivize

September 2, 2011 at 2:20 PM

Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): Office workers have been found to overuse words that often are not even real, and they are words like net-net, ping, incentivize, impactful, learnings, synergy, influencer.

US surveillance drone crashes in Pak town bordering Afghanistan

August 26, 2011 at 9:30 AM

Quetta, August 26(ANI): A US surveillance drone has crashed near the Frontier Corps (FC) Cantonment in Chaman, a Pakistani town bordering Afghanistan.

Davy Crockett's 'fabled' stand at Alamo 'lasted just 20 minutes'

August 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM

London, August 16 (ANI): The defiant last stand of the legendary Davy Crockett at the Alamo, helped define a young America's pursuit of liberty, but as it turns out, it was just a myth.

Experts don't buy 'ISI didn't know of Osama's presence in Abbottabad' story

May 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

London, May 3(ANI): British politicians and experts have said that it beggared belief that no one in Pakistan's notorious intelligence service had any idea that elusive Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was living in a vast, custom-built compound only 800 yards from the country's military academy.

Evidence of a 'massacre' linked to Iron Age warfare found in Britain

April 19, 2011 at 12:44 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Archaeologists in Britain have excavated the remains of a large fortified Iron Age settlement at Fin Cop in the Derbyshire Peak District.

1900-yr-old Roman super-highway discovered in UK

February 5, 2011 at 4:49 PM

London, Feb 5 (ANI): Experts have discovered the remains of a 1900-yr-old, 15ft-high Roman super-highway in the UK that ran from London to Exeter.

Vice-President Ansari opens Purana Qila light and sound show in Delhi

January 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan.7 (ANI): Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Thursday inaugurated 'Ishq-e-Dilli' son-et-lumiere (sound and light show) in New Delhi.

CIA fears attacking Haqqani madrassa in Pak over concerns of violent backlash

December 18, 2010 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): The Central Intelligence Agency has launched more than 100 drone strikes in Pakistan so far this year, but has conspicuously refrained from touching a religious school located in its tribal region that has for years served as an operational hub for the Haqqani network, considered the most lethal adversary of US forces in Afghanistan, according to US officials.

Outrage over Marc Anthony and Jlo's plans to buy Puerto Rican home

November 8, 2010 at 5:44 PM

New York, Nov 8 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are reportedly planning to buy a home in a controversial 300 million dollars complex in Puerto Rico.

Why is Humayun's tomb on Obama's itinerary?

November 6, 2010 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov.6 (ANI): Most Indians are puzzled as to why foreign heads of state would choose to pay a visit to Humayun's tomb in New Delhi rather than the Red Fort, which is architecturally more ornate, and historically, has recorded more events within its walls.

AICC announces compensation for families of victims committing suicide after YSR death

August 31, 2010 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): The Congress Party has announced Rs. one lakh to the relatives of each of the workers who committed suicide in shock after former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy's death in a helicopter crash in September last year.

Royal procession on Teej in Bikaner

August 28, 2010 at 7:37 PM

Bikaner, Aug.28 (ANI): As part of the concluding ceremonies of the Teej festival, a traditional royal procession in honour of Goddess Parvati was taken out by people here in Rajasthan this Friday.

Roman neighbourhood ruins unearthed in France

July 24, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Lyon, July 24 (ANI): Experts have uncovered ruins of a Roman neighbourhood in of Lyon, which was founded in 43 BC during the Roman Empire.

McChrystal's "courageous restraint" putting soldiers' lives in danger in Afghanistan

July 7, 2010 at 1:58 PM

London, July 7 (ANI): Troops serving on the front line in Afghanistan have complained that restrictive rules on firing upon the Taliban are putting soldiers' lives in danger.

Rare pictures of French Resistance killed by Nazi firing squad displayed

June 21, 2010 at 1:35 PM

London June 21 (ANI): Rare pictures of French Resistance agents being fired at the Nazis' largest execution site in France are on public display for the first time in Mont Valerien, a 19th century fort outside Paris.

Jumbos get own village at Kunda

June 20, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Kunda (Rajasthan), June 20 (ANI): Rajasthan Tourism Minister Bina Kak inaugurated an elephant village that would house 51 pachyderms here on Saturday.

Kiwis fighting to save Wellington Test against Australians

March 20, 2010 at 12:25 PM

Wellington, Mar.20 (ANI): Replying to Australia's imposing total of 459 for five declared, New Zealand were precariously placed at 108 for the loss of four wickets on the second day of the Basin Reserve Test.

Elephants go thirsty as acute water crisis hits Rajasthan

March 17, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Jaipur, Mar 17 (ANI): As Rajasthan reels under acute water crisis, elephants used for ferrying visitors at the majestic Amer fort near Jaipur are also feeling the pinch.

Nail from 'Christ's crucifixion time' found

March 2, 2010 at 4:46 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): Archaeologists have discovered a four-inch long nail dating from the time of Christ's crucifixion at a fort believed to have once been a stronghold of the Knights Templar.

'Pompeii-like' excavations in India shed light on life before and after Toba super-eruption

February 28, 2010 at 3:19 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): 'Pompeii-Like' excavations in southern and northern India shed light on the kind of human settlements existing before and after the Toba super-eruption 74,000 years ago.

Mysterious ring fort in Ireland may have held sports arena during Bronze Age

February 26, 2010 at 2:44 PM

Dublin, Feb 26 (ANI): New findings by a team of archaeologists has suggested that a mysterious ring fort in County Tipperary in Ireland may have held a sports arena during the Bronze Age.

Fresh dig to unearth secrets of 2,500-year-old fort city in Bangladesh

January 11, 2010 at 3:04 PM

Dhaka, January 11 (ANI): Fresh excavations have been launched to unearth further secrets of an ancient fort city at Wari Bateswar, one of Bangladesh's major archaeological sites.

Centre to release 1,000 crore as flood relief for Andhra Pradesh: Manmohan Singh

October 14, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 9 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Friday announced Rs 1,000 crore as immediate flood related relief to rehabilitate people in Andhra Pradesh.

Floods in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka lead to hike in onion prices

October 9, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Nasik, Oct 9(ANI): The floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, described by officials as the worst in many decades, have led to an increase in the prices of onions across the country.

Armed Forces lead flood relief operations in Karnataka, AP

October 9, 2009 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): The Indian Armed Forces (IAF) has been at the forefront of providing rescue and relief to the flood-affected states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Armed forces rescue 3600 civilians in flood-hit Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

October 8, 2009 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): The Armed Forces have rescued 3,600 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Armed Forces rescue over 2200 people in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

October 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): The Armed Forces have rescued over 2,200 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Vijaywada turns into island as floodwaters of Krishna River swells

October 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (ANI): Floodwaters from the Krishna River have cut off the town of Vijaywada from rest of Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh urges Centre to declare flood-hit areas a national calamity

October 5, 2009 at 4:05 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah on Monday urged the Centre to consider areas hit by the devastating floods as a national calamity.

Sonia undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit districts of Andhra Pradesh

October 5, 2009 at 3:07 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi today undertook an aerial survey of the flood-affected Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Rain furry in four states, death toll crosses 190

October 4, 2009 at 11:57 AM

Bangalore / Hyderabad Oct 4 (ANI): Incessant rains and the flood fury have wrecked havoc in four states of Southern and Western India.

Traffic on NH-7 comes to halt, as bridge caves in Andhra Pradesh

October 3, 2009 at 9:52 PM

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Oct.3 (ANI): Traffic on National Highway-7, linking the State capital Hyderabad with Bangalore in Karnataka, came to a complete halt on Saturday after a portion of the bridge in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district caved in following unprecedented rain floods.

Thousands of people displaced by floods in Andhra Pradesh

October 3, 2009 at 6:14 PM

Vijaywada, Oct 3 (ANI): Floods have displaced hundreds of people in Andhra Pradesh.

Armed Forces launch war-like effort to rescue flood affected in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka

October 3, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Bangalore, Oct 3(ANI): The Armed Forces on Saturday intensified the search, rescue and relief operations for people in the flood ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Motorcycle rally in Kerala to sensitise coastal inhabitants

September 30, 2009 at 3:11 PM

Kochi, Sep 30 (ANI): Motorcycle rallyists from Indian Navy and Coast Guard started a four-day motorcycle rally to sensitise coastal population on Tuesday.

First systematic excavation of England's ancient Hadrian Wall underway

September 16, 2009 at 2:53 PM

London, September 16 (ANI): Archaeologists from Newcastle University, in collaboration with English Heritage, have begin the first systematic excavation of a cemetery on Hadrian's Wall in England, in order to preserve it effectively.

Mamata Banerjee hits out at Leftists

September 16, 2009 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Sept 16 (ANI): Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee hailed the good showing of Trinamool Congress in civic polls in Darjeeling district as victory over state-sponsored terrorism.

CBI to probe YSR's death

September 10, 2009 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Sep.10 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formed a special team to probe the death of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy in a helicopter crash on September 2.

DGCA team visits chopper crash site near Kurnool

September 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM

Kurnool, Sep 10(ANI): A Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) investigating team is visiring the site of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on September 2.

Andhra interim government orders CBI probe into chopper crash

September 7, 2009 at 3:56 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 7 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Government on Monday recommended for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the chopper crash that killed Chief Minister Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy on September 2.

Black box of Reddy's crashed chopper crash sent for investigation

September 5, 2009 at 9:48 PM

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 5 (ANI): The recovered black box of the bell 430 chopper, which crashed on Wednesday in Andhra Pradesh's Nallamallah forest area and led to the death of Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, was handed over to the investigating agency on Saturday.

Andhra Government assistance to air crash victims

September 5, 2009 at 4:54 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 5 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Government on Saturday announced an immediate financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each to the kin of pilots of the helicopter and security officers of Chief Minister Y.S. Rajashekhara Reddy, who died along in the tragic September 2 helicopter accident.